SDGs Short Film Challenge
Emerging or unverified festival
The SDGs Short Film Challenge is a UN-linked film event in Abuja, Nigeria, organized with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs and FreshNEWS Multimedia to promote awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals through cinema. It is notable for attracting large international participation and for positioning short films as advocacy tools on issues such as climate change, gender inequality, health, education, trafficking, and social justice, giving it growing visibility in the African and global film festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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